Station Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County

GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Heat Watch issued June 29 at 1:09AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 1:09 AM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 100 and 108 possible. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Gladwin, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tuesday will likely feature the most extreme conditions for most, with heat indices exceeding 105 degrees. Although mid-week temperatures are dependent on thunderstorm development, prolonged high humidity and limited overnight cooling will lead to compounding heat stress throughout the week.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Small Craft Advisory issued June 29 at 2:37AM EDT until June 30 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 2:37 AM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the south and highest waves around 4 feet expected. * WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued June 29 at 9:18AM EDT until June 30 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon June 29, 2026, 9:18 AM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 5:30 PM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the south and highest waves around 4 feet. * WHERE...Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI, Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI and Manistee to Point Betsie MI. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.